MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University women's soccer team will look to return to the win column Tuesday afternoon when the Eagles welcome No. 19 Lindsey Wilson College to Midway Turf Field for a nonconference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Tuesday's contest will mark the first meeting between the two programs and Midway's first matchup against a nationally ranked opponent this season.
The Eagles enter the contest with a 3-6-0 overall record and a 1-2-0 mark in River States Conference (RSC) play. Lindsey Wilson comes into the matchup at 7-3-1 overall and 4-1-0 in the Mid-South Conference (MSC).
MIDWAY EAGLES
Midway enters Tuesday's matchup looking to snap a two-game losing streak after suffering consecutive 2-0 defeats against IU East and IU Columbus.
The Eagles last found the win column on Oct. 1, when they defeated Kentucky Christian 2-0 in their RSC opener.
Under first-year head coach Bryce Brockman, Midway has recorded eight goals and eight assists through nine matches.
Senior Chloe Kemper leads the Eagles offensively with four goals and one assist for nine points. Kemper has recorded 13 shots, including eight on goal, and has scored one game-winning goal this season.
Freshman Addison Hazlett has also played a significant role in Midway's attack, recording one goal and a team-high four assists. Hazlett leads the Eagles with 20 shots, including nine on goal.
Lacee Brown, Courtney Hale and Sloane Pollock have also found the back of the net this season.
Defensively, Midway has relied on a combination of goalkeepers throughout the year.
Lilly Riordan has appeared in five matches, recording 28 saves and a .778 save percentage while allowing eight goals. Riordan has also recorded one shutout this season.
Freshman Lillian Klee has made four appearances, totaling 35 saves and a .714 save percentage.
The Eagles will look to generate more offensive opportunities against a Lindsey Wilson defense that has allowed just 12 goals in 11 matches.
NO. 19 LINDSEY WILSON BLUE RAIDERS
Lindsey Wilson enters Tuesday's contest riding a two-game winning streak after defeating No. 22 Cumberland (Tenn.) 3-2 on Oct. 2 and Campbellsville 2-0 on Oct. 8.
The Blue Raiders are led by head coach Drew Burwash, who is in his 24th season with the program.
Burwash has compiled a 363-98-38 career record, guiding Lindsey Wilson to four NAIA national championships, 17 MSC regular-season titles and 16 conference tournament championships.
A three-time NAIA National Coach of the Year, Burwash has also coached 44 NAIA All-Americans during his tenure.
Offensively, Lindsey Wilson has scored 22 goals through 11 matches while recording 13 assists and 89 shots on goal.
Senior midfielder Ashiat Naluggwa leads the Blue Raiders with seven goals and 15 points. Naluggwa has recorded a team-high 51 shots, including 24 on goal, and has converted both of her penalty kick opportunities this season.
Freshman midfielder Ona Monserrat Baca has added four goals and three assists for 11 points, while sophomore forward Eva Cova has contributed three goals and two assists.
Julia Marcolongo has also recorded three goals this season.
In goal, sophomore Demi Serman has appeared in all 11 matches, recording 32 saves and a .762 save percentage. Serman has allowed 10 goals in 941 minutes of action and holds a 0.96 goals-against average.
The Blue Raiders have been particularly effective in the second half this season, scoring 16 of their 22 goals after halftime while allowing just one second-half goal.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Tuesday's matchup features two teams with contrasting offensive production.
Lindsey Wilson averages 2.00 goals and 18.2 shots per match, while Midway averages 0.89 goals and 6.6 shots per contest.
The Blue Raiders have recorded 200 total shots this season, compared to 59 for the Eagles.
Lindsey Wilson has also earned 71 corner kicks, while Midway has recorded 19.
Midway has scored seven of its eight goals in the first half this season, while Lindsey Wilson has scored 16 of its 22 goals in the second half.
Defensively, Lindsey Wilson has allowed 12 goals in 11 matches, while the Eagles have surrendered 24 in nine contests.
HISTORY BETWEEN THE TWO
Tuesday's contest will mark the first meeting between Midway and Lindsey Wilson in women's soccer.
The Blue Raiders enter the matchup ranked No. 19 in the latest NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, making them the first nationally ranked opponent the Eagles will face this season.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
